Tourist spots to reopen in Meghalaya

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaOctober 7, 2020

Meghalaya Government on Wednesday has decided to reopen all all tourist spots/places in the State.

In an order issued by Meghalaya Chief Secretary, MS Rao said that “In continuation to Order No. POL.75/2020/ Ptl/62, dated 1^st September, 2020; all tourist spots/places in the State are permitted to re-open for local tourists from within the State with effect from 16th October, 2020.”

“The above permission is subject to compliance with the SoP issued by Tourism Department, Government of Meghalaya vide Tourism 22/2020/13, dated 31st August, 2020 and strict adherence to the social distancing protocols issued by the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya.

All entities/organisations/associations that wish to reopen such places should intimate the Deputy Commissioner confirming adherence to the SoP. Deputy Commissioner shall ensure strict compliance to these protocols and guidelines through periodic inspections and regulate the schedule and timing depending on the local situation and to meet the social distancing associations that wish to re-open such norms,” the order read.